Himachal Backpacking Trip

You will begin your amazing Himachal Trip in the evening by boarding the AC bus in Delhi that will take you to McLeodganj. Sit in your seat comfortably, enjoy this 10-11 hours of journey in the bus by looking at the night views, feeling the chill breeze, listening to music, or by simply relaxing.

Early in the morning, you will reach the incredible McLeodganj. Take in the fresh air in this Land of the Gods. In the meantime, our driver will take you to the stunning accommodation. As you arrive, check into your hotel, relax for a while, and later start your exploration of Himachal. Head to the Bhagsunag Temple, a Shiva temple located just three kilometers from McLeodganj. Here, after offering the prayer, take a chilly dip in the holy pond. 

Then proceed to the Bhagsu Waterfall, where you will enjoy a small trek, and then the serene waterfall. Discover the Dalai Lama Temple, a spiritual centre for Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Tsuglakhang Temple. After that, uncover the St. John's Church, a Protestant church. Later, visit the famous Shiva cafe to get a perfect shot in the natural surroundings, and you can also try the traditional Himachali dish here. End today by coming back to the hotel, your delicious meal will be served, and after enjoying your dinner, rest well for the next day's excitement.

On the third day, you are going to visit the new place, Bir. So, wake up early, have your delicious breakfast, and head to  Bir. It will take two to three hours to reach. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and start exploring this new place.

First, discover the Palpung Sherabling Monastery to get a glimpse of Buddhism. Then, Dzongsar Institute is a Tibetan Buddhist monastic college. Finally, journey through the Tibetan Market where you can explore the Tibetan culture and even get souvenirs. Wrap your day by coming back to the hotel, having a delicious dinner, and then going for a peaceful sleep.

On the fourth day, rise and shine early, have your satisfying breakfast, and then head to Billing for an amazing experience of Paragliding. It will take you almost 1 hour to reach Billing. Once you reach, you will receive the safety briefing and then start the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of Paragliding for 30 minutes. Paragliding cost and videography will be included in the package. You will land at Bir, and from there head to the new destination of Himachal, Kasol.

This is going to be a soothing journey of  5-6 hours by road, and you will reach Kasol early evening. Check into your camp/hotel and you can spend the rest of the day as your way, either wandering in the local markets or exploring the nearby places of Kasol.

On the fifth day, you are going to do an adventurous part for which Himachal is known for. Wake up early, have your delicious breakfast, and then set off to the spectacular Tosh Trek, which is approximately a 4 km trek. Enjoy each moment of your trek. After 3-4 hours, you will reach the Tosh. Don’t forget to reward yourself with a good click at this place. 

Then check into your accommodation at Kutla. And head to explore the nearby places like beautiful Kutla village, Buddha Van, a serene forest area, and the Glacier point from where you can look at the amazing snow-covered mountains and glaciers. Conclude your day by having a healthy breakfast and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

On the sixth day, Rise and shine early in this amazing surrounding. Later, your breakfast will be served. After enjoying your meal, head back to Kasol. 

Check into your hotel and start exploring the remaining pieces of Kasol. Discover the Chalal village, where you can look at the amazing wooden houses of the people, Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara, a religious site for Hindus and Sikhs. Don’t miss to see the hot spring, which is believed to have healing properties. Wrap up your day by coming back to your accommodation and having a fulfilling dinner, and then rest well.

On the seventh day, be enthusiastic to cover the new destination of Himachal, Manali. Wake up early, have your mouthwatering breakfast, and then head to Manali. While going, you will stop at Kullu for the adventurous activity that is Rafting on the serene Beas River.

After the adrenaline-pumping rafting, continue your drive to Manali. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax for a while. Later, your satisfying dinner will be served. After enjoying your meal, go for a good night's sleep.

On the eighth day, you will go for the full sightseeing Tour. So, wake up early, fill yourself with nutritious food, and then head to Solang Valley, known for the snow view and adventurous activities like Ziplining, Paragliding, and ropeway rides. Afterwards, you will go to the longest tunnel in the world, the Atal Tunnel near the Rohtang Pass. 

As you cross this engineering marvel, you will then visit the Sisu Lake and Sisu Waterfall. Here you can relax at the waterfall or click an Instagrammable photo at the lake. In the evening, be prepared to do the shopping at the Mall Road, from there you can collect the souvenirs or traditional things of Himachal. End your day by coming back to your accommodation. Your mouthwatering dinner will be served, enjoy your meal, and go for a peaceful slumber.

On the ninth day of your Himachal tour, wake up early to absorb all the beauty of this place. Then have your delicious breakfast and get ready to explore a bit more of Himachal on the last day.

You will visit the Hadimba Devi Temple, a temple dedicated to the wife of Bhima, Hadimba Devi, and a Tibetan Monastery to get a peaceful experience, and then Van Vihar, a revered national park. You can again visit the Mall Road for the last-minute Shopping. In the evening, board your bus to Delhi carrying all the wonderful memories of Himachal with you.